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Can insertion of one nucleotide into a gene lead to a frameshift mutation?

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Insertion or deletion of one or more nucleotides during replication can also lead to another type of mutation known as a frameshift mutation. The outcome of a frameshift mutation is a complete alteration of the amino acid sequence of a protein.

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